Restoring Richard Hammond's Subaru from The Grand Tour | Project Martin Ep.2

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After rescuing Martin the Subaru Impreza from the secret Grand Tour barn, Mike and the team at Torque GT start getting stuck in to restore him back to a good, solid STI. In today's video, we go in search of rust...
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  • @Drivetribe
    @Drivetribe Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to Liqui Moly for sponsoring today's video, check out their products: bit.ly/LiquiMoly-23-H2

  • @DarthArachnious
    @DarthArachnious Жыл бұрын

    Richard restores his cars, and Jeremy has all his in a barn. Several of the cars abandoned in other countries were located by fans. They should get them together as they were in the specials and create a museum exhibit.

  • @JakeFromYoutube

    @JakeFromYoutube

    Жыл бұрын

    There is a museum exhibit with a lot of the cars from TG. I actually recently suggested Mike make a video visiting it. It's called Beaulieu's World Motor Museum. They have the amphibious cars (both sets), the Jag sports train, the Toyota Hilux, the bikes from the Vietnam special, the Dominator, the Peel P45 Jezza made, hammerhead eagle i-thrust, they even have the fiat panda limousine haha but I agree the ones that aren't already in that museum or other ones should be.

  • @smcdetailing7921

    @smcdetailing7921

    Жыл бұрын

    The difference is. J.C doesn't need to restore and document his cars. R.H has a car restoration company of which is heavily documented online and benefits from Videos like these.

  • @shughume

    @shughume

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@smcdetailing7921 Hello Mr. Cynical!

  • @chiefbeef9905

    @chiefbeef9905

    Жыл бұрын

    Ngl would love to see all of them restored, then taken on a hill climb day or smthn like that

  • @BBS7523

    @BBS7523

    Жыл бұрын

    What about may

  • @oscarzt1652
    @oscarzt1652 Жыл бұрын

    3:48 it looks perfect in that shot because it has enough cosmetic flaws that you could drive the snot out of it and not worry about scratches or stone chips etc.

  • @georgel779

    @georgel779

    Жыл бұрын

    me in my 2002 wrx....

  • @OddBawZ
    @OddBawZ Жыл бұрын

    Love the TorqueGT guys. Always been a massive help with rare bits for my JDM cars!

  • @Aa0LMAO

    @Aa0LMAO

    Жыл бұрын

    Odd seeing you here

  • @realfreemaple

    @realfreemaple

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t know you were a JDM guy

  • @Broodingrage235

    @Broodingrage235

    Жыл бұрын

    My my my! My fav WT KZreadr here watching DT? Oh glorious day!

  • @evor6s
    @evor6s Жыл бұрын

    I was pleasantly pleased to find that subaru dealers still supply brand new slam panels, bumpers and bonnets etc for these impreza's. I was looking everywhere for parts for my blob to get it fixed after a bump, and the body shop came in clutch with the Subaru link up. Will have mine back end of the week, so way too excited! Need me more subaru resto videos already, I'm so ready for all the content!

  • @grahamhaynes7658

    @grahamhaynes7658

    Жыл бұрын

    Took me 6 months to source a aluminium bonnet for a Gc8 wrx sti,lots of NLA parts.Newage must be easier.

  • @alexdawkins5368

    @alexdawkins5368

    Жыл бұрын

    My subaru has had a similar story, it's now been off the road for 1 and half years and this week she will be back on the road

  • @evor6s

    @evor6s

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alexdawkins5368 mine should be back this week too! Way too excited right now ahaha

  • @michaelluong6484
    @michaelluong6484 Жыл бұрын

    I know it makes no monetary sense, but if only James' Evo from the same series can be brought all the way back.

  • @wolfenher6937
    @wolfenher6937 Жыл бұрын

    Just when you took us a tour to the showroom full of your JDM gems, my heart instantly got excited to see all those legends in there 💕

  • @ryanwalsh2455
    @ryanwalsh2455 Жыл бұрын

    So awesome to see such an iconic subaru being restored. 2004 STI’s are my dream car, and its a shame many are toast nowadays. Y’all are doing it some serious justice

  • @veedubzz88
    @veedubzz88 Жыл бұрын

    Horrid livery?, I really was impressed with the "MARTIN" livery myself.... thinking of making a 1/10 scale for my RC chassis.... let me know if i should make 2 and send you 1? haha, love you guys and keep up the memories!!!

  • @matt-lo8ut

    @matt-lo8ut

    Жыл бұрын

    That and the gulf liveries are the best ever imo!

  • @trevorjones5625

    @trevorjones5625

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. It's just another scooby now that blends in with all the rest. No longer an iconic show special.

  • @Dave1507

    @Dave1507

    Жыл бұрын

    I liked it too, and my idea was to do the same livery but do it proper this time, and make it Martin from the start. That'd be so cool.

  • @danjeory3659
    @danjeory3659 Жыл бұрын

    I love it. I have no clue about car maintenance or body repairs and I just love to see it all being done. I really wish my old man had taught me all this sort of stuff when I was younger.

  • @Sledgeh101
    @Sledgeh101 Жыл бұрын

    I'm actually still waiting for part 3 of Lucy's travelogue

  • @AcidDotCom

    @AcidDotCom

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup, much more interested in that, than this 11 minute advert :)

  • @fingersTitan

    @fingersTitan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@AcidDotCom This channel is feeling more and more like advert uploads.. Getting pretty boring tbh.

  • @CrispyPinguin

    @CrispyPinguin

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here !

  • @theog841

    @theog841

    Жыл бұрын

    My thoughts exactly think I skipped through 70% of this video

  • @colind4607

    @colind4607

    Жыл бұрын

    Me as well more interesting than the stuff they have put out lately... Give us part 3 of Lucy's Travel!!!!

  • @PRIYENKUMARDINESHKURJI
    @PRIYENKUMARDINESHKURJI Жыл бұрын

    Torque GT seems like a dream destination for Japanese car fans like me....Lots of Subaru and Mitsubishi...

  • @apm3rk
    @apm3rk Жыл бұрын

    Only took 7 1/2 months since the episode released to get part one out 😂

  • @djufvcey
    @djufvcey Жыл бұрын

    Tell them guys at Torque GT to hurry up and finish their P1 already 👍 👇

  • @Torque-GT

    @Torque-GT

    Жыл бұрын

    2 weeks, we promise! 😉

  • @ArnoldVette
    @ArnoldVette Жыл бұрын

    I cannot tell you how much I appreciate a video like this. I own a JDM Version 8 Sti named "Pixie" very similar to this except its a non V-Limited. This now makes me want to inspect for rust. Keeping me eyes peeled for this one!

  • @user-cc7mn4ug9p
    @user-cc7mn4ug9p10 ай бұрын

    This Impreza might be brought from snowy area of Japan like Hokkaido or Tohoku. Considering its age and how cheap it was, it's holding its shape quite well.

  • @jacobschofield9712
    @jacobschofield9712 Жыл бұрын

    It's really exciting to see the Impreza being restored, but I'd love to see the same happen to Jeremy's RS4 as well

  • @KalvinMalli
    @KalvinMalli Жыл бұрын

    Can’t say it’s as bad as my bnr32 resto 🤣 looking forward to this one!

  • @lastexile1187

    @lastexile1187

    Жыл бұрын

    Rust is actually "to a minimal" here :D

  • @KalvinMalli

    @KalvinMalli

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lastexile1187 🤣

  • @eoin730

    @eoin730

    Жыл бұрын

    I watch your channel lol

  • @jackos944

    @jackos944

    Жыл бұрын

    strange place to find you 🤣

  • @CheeseBalls420
    @CheeseBalls420 Жыл бұрын

    So excited for this series

  • @JarmelSingsKaraoke
    @JarmelSingsKaraoke Жыл бұрын

    HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WEEK EVERYONE ...THANKS MIKE AND PRODUCTION TEAM 🙏...

  • @HomebrewSubaru
    @HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

    Happy to see this car making a comeback. It deserves the treatment.

  • @alexlee-isted5046
    @alexlee-isted504611 ай бұрын

    Torque GT are immense. Best Japanese specialists out there. Got a few bits for my DC5 and fitted by them

  • @wiciuwiciu2783
    @wiciuwiciu2783 Жыл бұрын

    "Forester STI, how much do you want one as a daily?" My goosebumps says that a little bit more than that Legacy GT in the back :)

  • @ballistischerfalke4061
    @ballistischerfalke4061 Жыл бұрын

    This was a great video! Keem them coming!

  • @WayApp
    @WayApp Жыл бұрын

    Wow, this restoration project is absolutely incredible!

  • @LostinWales
    @LostinWales Жыл бұрын

    100% there’s more rust hiding underneath the stone chip coating!!! After doing it all with my own I’d advise anyone doing rust on a Subaru to do the entire underside at the same time

  • @Vazquez12able

    @Vazquez12able

    Жыл бұрын

    True, at 6:48 you can see rust spots all over the sill.

  • @mobilespeed
    @mobilespeed Жыл бұрын

    I remembered the last time I watched these Torque GT guys restored a barnfind Impreza P1...

  • @jagoffroad
    @jagoffroad Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic series, looking forward to the next one

  • @christopherbuss3992
    @christopherbuss3992 Жыл бұрын

    Will be great to see the refurb, shows what those clean vs rusty arches mean to scoobies and can spot some JDM goodness in the baackground

  • @diogors6
    @diogors6 Жыл бұрын

    Really amazing series to see this continuation of a car from the Grand Tour show.

  • @bghoody5665
    @bghoody5665 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe Mike licked that old candy 🤮 Great episode, looking forward to the next one.

  • @CarObsession
    @CarObsession Жыл бұрын

    Torque GT are awesome! I bought a JDM EP3 Type R from there and their customer service was top notch!

  • @PaulSterrett
    @PaulSterrett Жыл бұрын

    Great video and glad to see the Scooby getting some love to restore!

  • @dammyo6010
    @dammyo6010 Жыл бұрын

    I'm thankful for this wonderful free content, but can we please get some sort of update on Project Jag? I'm really looking forward to seeing the supercharged XKR run in anger.

  • @helir00
    @helir0010 ай бұрын

    Another cracking vid chaps.

  • @dammyo6010
    @dammyo6010 Жыл бұрын

    That showroom looks like car guy heaven. That green GT-R is just..... gorgeous!

  • @kujoukaren5818
    @kujoukaren5818 Жыл бұрын

    happy to see the forgotten forester sti being in this video, wrx sti in wagon style, awesome daily driver

  • @ScottOrd
    @ScottOrd Жыл бұрын

    4:50 - Nice one on the "dodgy DnB", cheers to the editor 🥳

  • @Darwinpasta

    @Darwinpasta

    Жыл бұрын

    I was not expecting Pendulum!

  • @dynamitedavies
    @dynamitedavies Жыл бұрын

    Up inside the rear shock towers look for more rust, thats what usually causes the rot on the arch itself

  • @scotchy88
    @scotchy88 Жыл бұрын

    Great vid bro, loved it 🤙

  • @Minace141
    @Minace141 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. I really love this cute little blue bubble

  • @theoriginalwallace
    @theoriginalwallace Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mike! It'll be like new again soon! We went down to Callander & went over the Duke's Pass. Now I know why it's your favourite road in Scotland! I can't wait to take my 4.6 Range Rover V8 powered Vauxhall Viva HC over it... should be ready in 2025! Another great road is the B974 Cairn O Mount running from Fettercairn to Banchory. It's a fair bit faster in places. Cheers. Leigh.

  • @ashleyhazell662
    @ashleyhazell662 Жыл бұрын

    I'd be fuming with the wash process if I were the sponsor. Apart from that, great video!

  • @misternobodysixtynine
    @misternobodysixtynine Жыл бұрын

    So ya when the world going to officially witness Season 5 Episode 2: Krakow, Poland, eh??? LEEEETS GOOOO YO!!!!

  • @funkified-
    @funkified- Жыл бұрын

    Right on, the montage with the dodgy Pendulum track was a nice transition lol

  • @michaeltutty1540
    @michaeltutty1540 Жыл бұрын

    I wish you guys were on the same side of the pond. I have Arthur, the 1990 Volvo 240DL estate Ma bought as her 60th birthday present to herself. 33 Ontario, Canada winters, not to mention the 623,000 kilometers (391,000 miles), have done to the old boy. Still drives like new, though.

  • @MrCupra79
    @MrCupra79 Жыл бұрын

    Endlich wieder die alten guten Videos!😊 PS: special alloy wheel cleaner 😉

  • @ericsmith3996
    @ericsmith3996 Жыл бұрын

    Mike has gotten so much better over the last year

  • @kitsvn
    @kitsvn Жыл бұрын

    Richard Hammond has a strong record of supporting us, the hooligan Subaru community.

  • @tylertheotaku9270
    @tylertheotaku9270 Жыл бұрын

    Torque GT has come along way in the 9 or so years since buying my first import Nissan Silvia.... And they were in their old location by the Buckfastleigh railway too

  • @ghrenu
    @ghrenu Жыл бұрын

    I have bough a few cars from Torque GT, great business :)

  • @keybenson
    @keybenson Жыл бұрын

    Definitely the new "Top Gear" restoring cars is soooo popular 🎉🎉🎉

  • @rays5163
    @rays5163 Жыл бұрын

    im surprised the rust isn't worse. it's been marinating in seawater and road salt for a few months now.

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 Жыл бұрын

    Love your work 👍

  • @-Window-Licker-
    @-Window-Licker- Жыл бұрын

    That toilet seat hood scoop is just the best part

  • @speedydb55
    @speedydb55 Жыл бұрын

    Not that much into JDMs but I WANT that NSX Type R. 😍

  • @neth77
    @neth77 Жыл бұрын

    Anybody who saves a WRX is a hero, moreso than any Captain Marvel!

  • @Soravia
    @Soravia Жыл бұрын

    Use gunblue aka rust blue to protect these metals that are not galvanized to get additional rust protection before primer goes on.

  • @leedon74
    @leedon74 Жыл бұрын

    Great!!! A torque gt advert now

  • @niebieskisub
    @niebieskisub Жыл бұрын

    I have the same event :) great car. I also had an rs4 b7 Clarcsson, I can say that no audi or bmw is as fun as this subaru :)

  • @PeeWee599
    @PeeWee599 Жыл бұрын

    "Horrible martini wrap" You take that back now Sir lol

  • @chadjones2308
    @chadjones2308 Жыл бұрын

    Yes all of them cars in that gallery were nice. But that Honda Integra type r 😍😍😍😍😱 👌

  • @user-qk3pw7hw9c
    @user-qk3pw7hw9c Жыл бұрын

    Legend has it that he ate that jelly off camera.

  • @TheCrapman50
    @TheCrapman50 Жыл бұрын

    out of my love for the Subaru WRX STi (even though I haven't had one😅), I had blue and gold as my wedding motif. 😁

  • @rustyfmj2388
    @rustyfmj2388 Жыл бұрын

    I could use some of that Drivetribe money to finish the rest of my classic Beetle restoration :P

  • @zbxck12345
    @zbxck12345 Жыл бұрын

    0:51 really like that subaru key chain

  • @si_h44
    @si_h44 Жыл бұрын

    i cant wait to see how minted you make this car

  • @jeepgibby
    @jeepgibby Жыл бұрын

    I wish Grand tour would come to Montana

  • @lucasdimond5968
    @lucasdimond5968 Жыл бұрын

    if you are wondering what the Drum and Bass song that they used at 5:10 it's by Pendulum - The Island pt 1 and 2

  • @jbeachley18
    @jbeachley18 Жыл бұрын

    Do May's Evo next 😂

  • @crit-c4637
    @crit-c4637 Жыл бұрын

    What happened to the finale for Project Jag? We haven't seen a head to head race between them yet.

  • @andrewwhite1305
    @andrewwhite1305 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, Richard may need that cramp on for climbing into his new truck...haha

  • @James_cooper_89
    @James_cooper_89 Жыл бұрын

    ok thats a pendulum track from 5:00 lol

  • @Mikeytats
    @Mikeytats Жыл бұрын

    I need more shots of that Blue Rocket Bunny S13 and the white FD please.

  • @marvinvisser5039
    @marvinvisser5039 Жыл бұрын

    My Forester STI in the same color as that Skyline is for sale :)

  • @jeeves_uk
    @jeeves_uk Жыл бұрын

    That Pajero Evolution 💜

  • @asdreww
    @asdreww Жыл бұрын

    Awesome work. Not too rusty really! Interested in ballpark costs for the paintwork if you are able to provide at the end? I have a Forester STi btw & yes they are an awesome daily - jut have to keep a sharp eye on it for rust if you use over winter.

  • @user-ys2jd5xs4l

    @user-ys2jd5xs4l

    Жыл бұрын

    I love Subarus great beater winter cars especially if you have to drive in the snow. Only problem is there not very spacious. If I get another one I want extended seat rails so I don’t crush my legs.

  • @Reodor_Felgen
    @Reodor_Felgen Жыл бұрын

    I am Martin from Norway, and i approve this video👍

  • @lordmmx1303
    @lordmmx1303 Жыл бұрын

    that subaru looks like daewoo nexia from behind. :D

  • @lordstevewilson1331
    @lordstevewilson1331 Жыл бұрын

    They need to check multiple of places, behind bumpers, under plastic sideskirts, and yes wheel arches.

  • @eze8970
    @eze8970 Жыл бұрын

    TY 🙏🙏

  • @strictlygrey
    @strictlygrey Жыл бұрын

    Cheeky Pajero Evo in the background 😍

  • @samharvey6194
    @samharvey6194 Жыл бұрын

    That Mitsubishi Pajero Evolution is so cool sat next to it

  • @maccaplays6921
    @maccaplays6921 Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel

  • @WallyWaldo87
    @WallyWaldo87 Жыл бұрын

    Yeeeaaa Pendulum for drum n bass!

  • @jakerubino3233
    @jakerubino3233 Жыл бұрын

    Not sure if I’d have started off that list of JDM halo cars with the Forester STi 😂

  • @Kalepsis
    @Kalepsis Жыл бұрын

    I think it would be cool to fully restore three cars from three different Grand Tour episodes, then have the guys drive them again for a new special.

  • @deltadom33

    @deltadom33

    Жыл бұрын

    And to get them to modify them and send them to some weird country with a series of challenges provided by comments on KZread This is a cool idea

  • @Hotpack7279
    @Hotpack7279 Жыл бұрын

    My '00 Outback had the Same Issues.. Rotting away Wheelarches

  • @steve5x565
    @steve5x565 Жыл бұрын

    Only this guy could love a ‘soft gold’ car

  • @mikewrld
    @mikewrld Жыл бұрын

    That skyline is the nicest car I’ve ever seen

  • @johnmorgan7262
    @johnmorgan7262 Жыл бұрын

    Gotta love the Yankees hat.

  • @lisakaz35
    @lisakaz35 Жыл бұрын

    Forester STI: SIGN ME UP! (Well, I'm hoping it's no later than 2008 tho -- size preference.)

  • @lukecinahgv
    @lukecinahgv Жыл бұрын

    My only criticism is that we need more videos. Proper bingeworthy stuff

  • @CrypticOwl
    @CrypticOwl Жыл бұрын

    im happily watching my dream car be restored

  • @justaddafan
    @justaddafan Жыл бұрын

    More details on the work, please.

  • @aslanarslan94
    @aslanarslan94 Жыл бұрын

    5:00 song is The Island (Steve Angello, An21 & Max Vangeli remix)

  • @fearfulclone5486
    @fearfulclone5486 Жыл бұрын

    Back in the day, the trio called all that drove Impreza's yobs and now one is getting restored?🤯🤣

  • @WH250398
    @WH250398 Жыл бұрын

    Speaking of Subaru, the WRX Estate from Top Gear was so awesome to watch. It absolutely demolished the Volvo and BMW in Africa.

  • @marksmith762
    @marksmith762 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see the car being restored. They do rot badly.

  • @ryanwilson1672
    @ryanwilson1672 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to see a mini special paying respect to the TG and GT adventures. But starring Mike, Lucy, and “other” (Rachael if she’s still around).

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